Hi Barb,
It is extremely aggravating. I don't understand how some doctors sleep at night. I didn't even take an oath, but if I know that I can help somebody I do everything in my power.
What is a PA? I'm very nervous about my appointment tomorrow, because with each ppointment I have such high hopes of finally getting answers & some sort of relief. I don't expect to be pain free, just to have the pain tolerable & to be able to have a somewhat normal sleep pattern.
If I don't get satisfactory answers tomorrow, I'm planning to make an appointment with Dr. Aldrete & just spend the money for the trip & the $1000.00 fee. I'm not getting anywhere otherwise.
I know how you feel about shouting it from a mountain top. My PCP retired & I had to see a new Dr. he flat out refused to refill the light pain meds that had been prescribed. I'm tempted to go & show him my diagnosis if I ever get one.
Politics & the buddy system have no place in medicine & I'm hoping that someday things will change.
((gentle hug))
Juva